Quebradillas
Quebradillas is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located along the island's Atlantic coast. The town is famous for its dramatic seaside cliffs, secluded beaches, pirate history and seafood.
Understand
[edit]Quebradillas is located on Puerto Rico's northern coast along PR-2 between the municipalities of Isabela and Camuy.
Get in
[edit]- San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
- Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
- Ponce: Mercedita Airport
By car
[edit]Highway PR-2, which links Arecibo to Mayagüez, crosses the municipality of Quebradillas from east to west. PR-119 connects San Sebastian to Quebradillas and Camuy while PR-485 connects it to nearby Hatillo.
Get around
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Map of Quebradillas
See
[edit]- 1 Quebradillas Pueblo (downtown Quebradillas). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops.
You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities.
- Miradero Guajataca (Mirador de Guajataca), PR-2 (close to the boundary with Isabela). 24 hours. Scenic viewpoint offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Guajataca River mouth. The Guajataca Tunnel and beach can also be seen from here.
- Puente Blanco (the White Bridge), Panoramica Street. Historic (although neglected) bridge listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge crosses a small gorge and the area offers scenic views of the Atlantic coast cliffs of Quebradillas.
- Puerto Hermina Beach (Playa Puerto Hermina), PR-4485 (at the very end of the road), ☏ +1 939-216-4354. Small secluded beach containing historic ruins and interesting limestone formations that is often associated with Puerto Rico's pirate history.
Do
[edit]- The historic Liberty Theater (Teatro Liberty), 157 Rafols Street (downtown Quebradillas), ☏ +1 787-895-1517. Go see a live performance. Call for event schedules.
- Parque Acuático de Quebradillas (Los Chorritos Park), San Rafael Street (just outside of downtown Quebradillas). 9AM-5PM. Water park and mini golf course for children.